Redeem the samples and purchase the product here: http://bit.ly/chefclean_breeze 

Cheers!

My favourites were of course trying all the different brands of foods that we were not able to access in Singapore, I believe I spent more time in the convenience stores and supermarkets than shopping. Besides that what awed me the most is the sincerity of the Taiwanese and the insane freshness of the fruits!

Of course, many Taiwan fresh produce and processed food are already available in Singapore, but I was fortunate to be exposed to even more of them! The event also hosted many traders and F&B distributors, which gives me hope that there would be more of these amazing products in the market!

The level of excellence extends to how they define the pears as being optimal when the pear has the round and correct shape, and the lustrous appearance of the skin looks a little transparent. The oriental pears have the best quality when they weigh between 450 and 600 grams. That precision shows how much pride they take in their produce. 

The story behind the Purple Waxy Corn is a memorable one. The university graduate in engineering/architecture decided to go into farming with the enthusiasm and intent to grow healthy organic crops for his family. He shared about how he liked the color purple and therefore the crops he chose to farm were all purple in color. Like beetroot and purple sweet potatoes etc. 

The Purple Waxy Corn contains anthocyanins, which help protect plants against extreme temperatures and naturally gives it the rich colouring. The corns are also claimed to be sticky to eat, taste good and sweet, is low in calories, and is very healthy food.

I tried a portion of it, and I'm not sure if it's because of the color but it reminds me of black glutinous rice (i.e. Bobur Hitam), not too sure about incorporating it into meals, but it'd make an interesting snack if we prepare it with butter and salt. 

The pomelo is also known as the Wendan fruit 文旦. IT is rich in vitamin A, B1, B2, C, dietary fiber, pectin, organic acids, and minerals.

Besides the fleshy part of the fruit that's eaten, the entirety of the fruit is repurposed into skincare, beauty products, snacks etc. And the packaging is to-die-for pretty. 

The third-generation who gave up his designer work and went back to his family business of peanuts, but it's pretty obvious his background in design wasn't wasted because the packaging makes giving peanuts as gifts totally cool! 

SampleStore x Les Parfums de Farcent

The freshener comes in the form of Perfumed Diffuser and Perfumed Sachets (3 pcs / pack).

The best thing about the Les Perfums de Farcent is that unlike traditional fresheners, the designs are shaped like perfume bottles, which also help to beautify the place! Really, it blends perfectly with the Dior and Mont Blanc bottles in the bathroom and looks beautiful. 

Made from Japanese plant deodoriser, its uses innovative odour elimination design to bring fresh air. Each bottle lasts 4 to 8 weeks. I've recently seen them at Fairprice with a launch offer, so it's a great time to grab them. More details on where to get them at the links below :) 

They're great as gifts as well for special occasions or house warming because the design is just gorgeous (and the rectangular box is easy to gift wrap). 

The sachets have a fashionable design with a modern touch of simplicity. Easy to stash anywhere, it's versatile and portable. Each sachet's scent lasts up to 30 days, and costs less than S$2! 

Cheers to happier days!